Beginning at 8 00 p. M. Eastern with cspans the contenders series. Thats followed by archival video of his 1968 president ial campaign and push to get on the california ballot. Also, a tour of the George Wallace collection at the Alabama Department of archives and history, and the discussion of segregation and politics in the 1960s in alabama. Thats friday, beginning at 8 00 p. M. Eastern here on cspan3. And now the contenders, our series on key political figures who ran for president and lost but who nevertheless changed political history. Over the next two hours, we feature former Vice President and minnesota senator Hubert Humphrey, who was the democratic candidate for president in 1968. This program was recorded at the Minnesota History center in st. Paul. This is American History tv on cspan3. Stay right there. [shouting] mr. Chairman, my fellow americans my fellow democrats, mr. Chairman, my fellow americans. My fellow democrats, i proudly accept the nomination of our party. This
Democratic convention. And mccarthy and Vice President humphrey were the leaders in the democratic race. Ron and dottie went to chicago as part of the New Hampshire delegation. There they continued their protests along with many other delegates who also wanted to see a more detailed plan for peace as the partys campaign theme. We shall overcome we shall overcome we shall overcome some day other demonstrators protested against war in the citys streets. And these protests erupted tone into a confrontation with police that drew the concerned attention of many americans. The delegates shared that concern. But first they had to fulfill their obligation to nominate a democrat for the presidency. As the balloting went on, it became clear that Vice President humphrey had the support of the convention. Ron and most of the New Hampshire delegates were pledged to vote for mccarthy, and they honored that pledge. I cast 20 votes for senator eugene j. Mccarthy and 6 votes for Vice President humphrey
The speaker pro tempore on this vote, the yeas are 219, the nays are 190. The resolution is adopted. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Pursuit pursuant to clause 12a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess subject to the call of the chair. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oklahoma is recognized for one hour. Mr. Cole mr. Speaker, for the purpose of debate only i yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from massachusetts, my friend, mr. Mcgovern, pending which i yield myself such time as i may consume. Soap the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Cole during consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only. Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, so ordered. Mr. Cole mr. Speaker, yesterday the rules committee met to report a rule that would provide for sameday authority for any
For giving us another day. On this day in the midst of great and urgent debate, we ask again that you give all members peace and patience with wisdom and courage to do what is best or our nation. Competing questions and answers challenge us all to remember that our nation is a people descended from immigrants, most in history, and many in faith. May all americans and those members who represent them here rise to the challenge of these days and prove to be the best of ourselves. As always may all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 3a of House Resolution 694, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from florida, mr. Garcia. Mr. Garcia i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker pro tempore the chair lays before the ho
Perspective. What was it like being there when it came to a conclusion . Jennifer i will be honest with you scott. I was dead asleep when i got the information from a source that indeed ours or the made the arrest. I was jumping out of bed and running down here. I am here exactly where i was hours ago. This is rhode island avenue. This area right here at the intersection is where the box truck was boxed in. If you look up rhode island avenue is where the white chevy was where they found wint. I have pictures to show you. Pictures i was taking as i was walking up to the scene. So when you turn the corner rhode island was filled with flashing lights. Both sides of rhode island avenue have been completely shut down. You saw the u. S. Marshall in the street. Dozens of them. There were more than 20 vehicles on the scene. That is when they in that white vehicle. You see that. As far as wint himself, we understand from sources he was a passenger in the white chevy. They were able to get him o